Home Buying Tips

How does the cost of living in Spring Texas compare to the national average?  Can you afford to live in Spring Texas? The pandemic has changed a lot of things including the number of jobs that can be successfully performed remotely. Remote work has provided people with more flexibility has […]

When is the best time to buy a new house?  If a new construction inventory house is what you want, then the best time of year to buy is at the end of the builder’s fiscal year. Builders give the deepest discounts on the inventory homes that can close before […]

What’s the difference between an insurance company and an insurance agent? Who is going to save me the most money and time? In episode 26 of #RealEstateTalk, I’m joined by Chase Fontenot with Gibraltar Insurance Services. He’s going to answer some common questions that home buyers have about homeowners insurance. Chase […]

Can a real estate agent show me any home? Do real estate agents charge to show homes? Should I wait for an open house before viewing a house?  These are all questions you may have regarding viewing homes. Can any agent show you any home?  Yes. Broker reciprocity allows real […]

Do I pay a real estate agent, if I’m the buyer? The great news is No you don’t have to pay the real estate agent when you are buying a home. You can receive representation without it costing you a dollar.    How does a buyer’s agent get paid? A […]

When can I terminate a contract and get my earnest money back? Residential real estate contracts in Spring Texas provide three main opportunities for a buyer to terminate his contract and be refunded his earnest money.  The three opportunities are during the option period, during financing approval, and during property […]

When is my loan approved? When can I stop worrying that my loan will be denied? When can I go buy new furniture? In episode 22 of #RealEstateTalk, I’m joined by Stacey Gross, branch manager for Gibraltar Mortgage. She has been in the mortgage business for over 20 years and […]

What is loan preapproval? Is loan preapproval difficult to get? How much does it cost? How long does it take? Should I get loan preapproval before looking for a home? Stacey Gross with Gibraltar Mortgage Services and Jill Wente, Realtor with BHG Gary Greene provide the answers you need. Stacey […]